Category Archives: The Great Outdoors

Here’s how to force forsythia flowers: Pick a day that is above freezing. Cut the forsythia stems in lengths of less than 3 feet, and bring them home. Put the stems in a bucket of warm water. With your pruning … Continue reading →

My Mom came for a visit last week. We spent some time in the city, and some time upstate. The weather was beautiful! We took a boat ride on the Hudson River, and took a walk on the Highline among … Continue reading →

We had our first snow a couple of weeks ago. By the time we got back to Brooklyn it had melted. Last week we had a 60 degree day. I was walking by a market and saw these and decided … Continue reading →

The other day when I got off the subway I noticed this. Built right into the curb! What a clever use of public space! Any one can sit and use the tables. I love when I see things like this. … Continue reading →

Went to a “white” party on Saturday night in Phoenicia. It was outdoors at a little cabin in the woods. All of the guest wore white. This outdoor light fixture is made of coat hangers! Beautiful! It was a lovely … Continue reading →

I am upstate for the long holiday weekend. We are having a small BBQ on Sunday. Lots of weeding to be done. That’s where Ethel comes in. She was left here by the previous owners, and I am quite fond … Continue reading →

I’m sure everybody is sick of hearing about the blizzard that hit New York City yesterday. Well that’s just too bad! It was an awesome storm! Like being in a giant snow globe! I got up really early to take … Continue reading →